Mike’s Real Estate Show

      
 Tip of the Week:   7 tips for avoiding home-improvement related injuries!

1. Wear protective eye gear

2. Keep the work site organized to prevent tripping and falls

3. Ask for training on tools when you rent or buy them

4. Make sure ladders are anchored securely and replace any that appear damaged

5. Equip nail guns with sequential-trip triggers

6. Keep combustible, solvent-soaked rags away from heat sources

7. Quit before you’re exhausted

These all seem like pretty reasonable ideas.  But how many of us have started a project with out making sure we have what we need, where we need it and with the proper safety gear in place?  I know I am guilty.  In my previous profession, I was an estimator for heating and air conditioning equipment and I will attest, not only do you want to be sure your ladder is secured properly, you want to be sure it is the right height!  Don’t over climb your ladder!  When it says, do not go beyond this step, heed the warning!  You run the risk of tipping it over and serious injury – especially if you are holding a power tool of any sort!